Jack Hendricks didn’t mince words about what it’s like to fall through ice on the Yukon River while trying to “break trail” for the mushers and sled dogs competing in the Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race.

This morning at 9am PST veteran musher Torsten Kohnert (bib #2) from Sweden scratched from the race in Dawson City, Yukon. He made the decision for the health and well-being of his team, stating he felt the dogs needed to recover due to the cold weather.